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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,275.15, 33,499.61 and 13,664.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,275.15, 33,499.61 and 13,664.81 is: 18,857.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,275.15 : 33,499.61 = 13,664.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,275.15/33,499.61 = 13,664.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,275.15x = 33,499.61 × 13,664.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,275.15x = 457,765,672.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,765,672.39/24,275.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,857.38

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